I have recently been brought to reality that I don't finish things.
And I hate it.
I don't know when or why it started but I have been reminded, more frequently then I would care to admit, that I have a lot of unfinished business laying around.
These books... all started. Not one finished. All sitting on my nightstand reminding me everyday I DIDN'T finish them.
And I was terribly excited to read and highlight and take notes throughout each one!
This rocking chair... was supposed to have been recovered for Hunter's nursery and now, here we are weeks away from baby #2 and it still sits unfinished
(which makes the husband a little excited that I bought themed fabric for Hunters room that will absolutely not match baby girls pink room and now I must buy more)
This "Journal From Mommy" I started for each of my kids and only got a few weeks into pregnancy with both. I so wanted to be that mom who wrote letters to her children throughout their lives and gave it to them when they went on a mission or got married.
This workout plan.
It's important to me to be healthy and fit for myself and for my husband. I am not embarrassed or ashamed with how I look (especially now that I'm 36 weeks pregnant) but wish I could be better at what I eat and being more active.
This scripture study guide.
Clearly one that should be at the top of my list that I have just let slip away on priority. I wanted to start studying this amazing book all over again as I prepare to teach my children about it's goodness.
It kills me to see so many of these things, some more important then others, that I WANTED to do but didn't.
Did I just choose not to do them?
Were they not really a priority?
Was there not enough time?
What's my excuse?
I've never been like this.
Since I was young I have had a strong ethic to finish projects and to do them well.
With school and student government I was given tasks daily that I had to complete and I did, without any fuss or excuse.
Playing competitive soccer I had strict practice routines and eating habits to be physically able to play.
As an adult I have had jobs that have required lots of "follow through" and timely completion that I never struggled with.
For hecks sake, I gave up soda one year and chocolate another... For a WHOLE YEAR!!
How did this happen to me?
Am I the only one?
How do I get back?
I hope I can prove this year, to myself and especially to those who are depending on me that I CAN do things.
I hope I can readjust aspects of my life and prioritize the most important ones.
I hope I can FINISH all of these unfinished projects I've started and have a clean slate.
This is my Unfinished Truth.
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What tricks and tips do you have for following through on things you start when there seems like there isn't time or you would rather do something else?
Comment below!
I'd love to hear.
